The term 'PULLS OUT' can be broken down into four crossword solutions: OPTS (4 letters), SECEDES (7 letters), UPROOTS (7 letters), and SENT (4 letters). OPTS is a verb meaning to choose or select, while SECEDES is a verb meaning to withdraw formally from an organization or alliance. UPROOTS is also a verb, meaning to remove something from its place or position, and SENT is a verb meaning to cause to go or be taken to a particular destination. All of these words are related to the idea of taking something away or removing it from its current location.